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I enjoyed a ton of Daves stuff. I've programmer using Frontier. I've used Radio. I've implemented RSS, XML-RPC, and OPML in languages that at the time barelly h
by soapdog 7y ago
I enjoyed a ton of Daves stuff. I've programmer using Frontier. I've used Radio. I've implemented RSS, XML-RPC, and OPML in languages that at the time barelly had a XML parser library. In essence it helped mold me as a developer back in Mac OS 9 (or was it 8?).
One thing that I always did when learning a new language was to implement a GUI blogging client. Blogging has always been one of the most fun parts of the internet for me and Dave has played a pivotal role in shaping this. Heck, I blame him for my love of outliners.
Still, it was bittersweet when he blocked me on Twitter after a disagreement opinion on the fundamental role of journalism in a democratic society. I wish there was a better exchange at the time, he posted an open public question about the role of journalism, I've answered truthfully as someone who is married to and walks with journalists. And poof, block.
That sucked but I still hold a lot of the things he created quite dear. I'm right now implementing blogging libraries for Racket and maybe even a new GUI client soon, and for that fun, I thanks that guy and his 25 years of blogging stuff.
- kragen 7y ago> Still, it was bittersweet when he blocked me on Twitter What was the sweet part of being blocked? Was there some stuff he posted that you really hated, or was he reading your tweets and launching personal attacks on you, or what?
- soapdog 7y agoMaybe I chose the wrong word. English is my second language. He just posted an open question on twitter and I answered. There was no hate or discussion. For me it was bittersweet because I was happy to interact, I thought I was contributing because I do have a ton of experience with the subject, but then when I was expecting a reply, he blocked. There was no interaction. Let me be clear that people are free to block whoever they want. Dave is not required or expected to interact with me. It was for me unexpected because I thought that some conversation could emerge. Still, this is not a shame the guy session. Everyone has the right to block whoever they want for whatever reason they want. My comment was actually about how besides that bad day, I still value his work a lot and still am influenced and play with the concepts and technologies he created.
- davewiner 7y agoWhat's your Twitter handle so I can unblock. And thanks for being so reasonable about it.